ERIN BURCH, MA
psychotherapist for kids, teens and adults
Erin will begin seeing clients at Neighborhood Counseling Center in late May.
I work with: Children starting at age 2 (with their caregivers), teens, and adults
My Clients deal with: anxiety, perfectionism, trouble with self-esteem, emotional regulation, boundaries, and finding balance amidst the demands of life.
I have experience in: working with clients with ADHD and Autism, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT
My clients describe me as: Calming, reassuring, kind, accepting, and fun
Just for fun: I’m the oldest daughter among 7 siblings and I enjoy reading, crafting, cooking, cycling, climbing, and working out!
ERIN’S PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Formal Education
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling From Agnes Scott College
- BS In Clinical Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College
Professional & Life Experience
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Psychological First Aid
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Play Therapy Internship
- 13 years as a professional dancer and choreographer
- 12 years as a dance educator to ages 2 to adults
- 4 years as a competitive dance judge and adjudicator
ERIN’S STORY
Life often presents unexpected and troubling circumstances. My role is to support my clients in navigating these circumstances and the range of emotions that accompany them.
Prior to my counseling journey, I enjoyed a dance career that included years in contemporary companies, dancing for television and film, choreographing, training dancers, and serving as an adjudicator for competitive dance. My 12 years of experience working with individuals ranging from toddlerhood through late adulthood, paired with my love of supporting the growth and well-being of my students, has led me to pursue the path of mental health counseling. My extensive involvement in a field that requires so much mentally, physically, and emotionally has been a window into the experiences of struggles with anxiety, perfectionism, issues with self-image, boundaries, and finding balance.
Through dance, I have also been privileged to witness the growth, love, freedom, and joy that people experience when engaging with people and activities they enjoy. I believe humans have an incredible capacity for growth that helps us tackle negative narratives and reveal an inner strength.
I practice under the supervision of Jasmaine Ataga, Ph.D, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, NCC